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FEMGEN 61

The Politics of Sex: Gender, Race, and Sexuality in Modern America (AMSTUD 161, CSRE 162, FEMGEN 161, HISTORY 61, HISTORY 161)

UNITS:3-5
GRADING:Letter (ABCD/NP)
LEVEL:Undergrad
GER:WAY-EDP, WAY-SI

This course explores the ways that individuals and movements for social and economic equality have redefined and contested gender and sexuality in the modern United States. Using a combination of primary and secondary sources, we will explore the intersections of gender, race, class, and sexuality in the politics of woman suffrage, racial justice, reproductive rights, and gay and trans rights, as well as conservative and right-wing responses. Majors and non-majors alike are welcome.

Syllabus for selected term:
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Sections

1 Term
Lecture 1Open
ID: 7912
0 / 30 enrolled
DAYS:Monday, Wednesday
TIME:4:30 PM – 5:50 PM
LOCATION:TBD
INSTRUCTOR:
Iker, Theresa
units

FEMGEN 61: The Politics of Sex: Gender, Race, and Sexuality in Modern America (AMSTUD 161, CSRE 162, FEMGEN 161, HISTORY 61, HISTORY 161)

3-5 units · Letter (ABCD/NP) · GER: WAY-EDP, WAY-SI

This course explores the ways that individuals and movements for social and economic equality have redefined and contested gender and sexuality in the modern United States. Using a combination of primary and secondary sources, we will explore the intersections of gender, race, class, and sexuality in the politics of woman suffrage, racial justice, reproductive rights, and gay and trans rights, as well as conservative and right-wing responses. Majors and non-majors alike are welcome.

Offered in Winter 2027 at Stanford University.

Winter 2027 sections

  • Lecture — Monday Wednesday 4:30 PM – 5:50 PM — Iker, Theresa (Undergrad)

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